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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,801.96, 1,043,036.33 and 429,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,801.96, 1,043,036.33 and 429,145.56 is: 592,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,801.96 : 1,043,036.33 = 429,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,801.96/1,043,036.33 = 429,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,801.96x = 1,043,036.33 × 429,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,801.96x = 447,614,407,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,614,407,792.47/755,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,237.70

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